Philadelphia Union vs New York Red Bulls Prediction: Don’t give up on Philadelphia Union just yet

Philadelphia Union hope to put an end to their current misery when they welcome New York Red Bulls to the Subaru Park. Philadelphia Union’s woes started right after the 3-0 win over New England Revolution, and since then they have not tasted a win, a winless run that lasted for almost 2 months. For the Red Bulls, they failed to pick up 3 points in their last match as they settled for a draw with DC United. So, the upcoming game against Philadelphia Union presents a unique opportunity for the Red Bulls to get a win.

According to current rankings on the table, New York Red Bulls is ranked 5th on the eastern conference table with 35 points, while Philadelphia Union is ranked 14th with 20 points.

Philadelphia Union have continued to be a disaster this season and there’s little hope for the fans that the team can turn their fortunes around just in time before the playoffs. Philadelphia Union will once again battle for their survival in the upcoming game against New York Red Bulls, although their odds are looking very poor once again.

Philadelphia Union’s form in the last 5 games was very poor, with their last 5 games all ending in a defeat. They are also winless in their last 8 matches, as they had 3 draws and 5 defeats (DDDLLLLL), and at home they are winless in their last 8 (LLLLDDLL). And finally across 10 league games, Philadelphia Union had 1 win, 3 draws and 6 defeats (LWDDDLLLLL).

Philadelphia Union head into this next game following a 4-3 defeat to Chicago Fire a few days ago. In the first half, Philadelphia Union responded to Chicago Fire’s early goal in the 30th minute, by scoring 2 goals in the 38th and 45+7’ minute, both goals came from Chris Donovan and Daniel Gazdag. And in the 49th minute, Jack McGlynn extended Philadelphia’s lead to 3, but it was never meant to be, as they conceded 3 goals in the 82nd, 89th and 90+1’ minutes. They eventually lost the game in the end by 4-3. Philadelphia’s stats in that game were: 53% possession, 1 big chance, 6 goalkeeper saves, 1 corner kick and 4 shots on target.

New York Red Bulls are back in action this week after pulling a draw with DC United in their last game. They played that game at home and hoped they would take all 3 points, but 10-men DC United was difficult to take down in the end. The Red Bulls now head to the next fixture against a struggling Philadelphia Union team and they are very interested in winning.

Recent form of the Red Bulls show 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss in their last 5 games (LDDWD) and away from home their form was: 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses (LWLLD). And across 10 league games, the Red Bulls had 5 wins, 3 draws and 2 losses.

The New York Red Bull’s had high hopes for the DC United game last time out. They started off as favorites to win, but the game ended in a 2-2 draw. Both teams scored in the first half. DC United scored first in the 6th minute and Elias Manoel equalized for the Red Bulls from the penalty spot in the 24th minute, but before the end of the first half, DC United got a second goal. Finally in the 78th minute Cameron Harper brought the game level for the Red Bulls and they pushed for a winner but it never came and the game ended as a draw. New York Red Bulls’ stats were: 71% possession, 1 big chance, 1 goalkeeper saves, 5 corner kicks and 4 shots on target.

In the last 20 meetings between both clubs, Philadelphia Union won 12 matches while New York Red Bulls won 3 matches and 5 matches ended in a draw.

H2H Streaks

Philadelphia Union won the last 4 matches

Philadelphia Union is unbeaten in the last 12 matches

New York Red Bulls are without a clean sheet in the last 5 matches

8/9 matches ended with less than 2.5 goals

Philadelphia Union scored first in 5/7 matches

9/9 matches ended with more than 4.5 cards

5/6 matches ended with less than 10.5 corners

Philadelphia Union used to dominate this fixture in the past, but in their current form, it’s a huge ask. It’s usual that Philadelphia Union are feeling gutted with their current struggles, they are a top team in the MLS and they would not give up the fight. It’s unfortunate they have not been able to turn things around sooner even after very good performances. For the Red Bulls, they are a good team but I don't think they are unbeatable, even for a struggling Philadelphia team. The Red Bulls are also not good away from home as stats tells us, so maybe we are seeing a Philadelphia Union turn around in this match. Philadelphia Union are obviously still good at scoring goals, let's hope they can stop conceding

• 3 Way Total Philadelphia Union Over 1 Goal at 2.19 Odds
• More than 2.5 Goals at 1.65 Odds
• Under 10 Corners at 1.80 Odds